Chapter 269 Buying back the Kiev (plus 4)

"The Kiev, like the Minsk, was the most powerful war machine of the Red Empire Navy. Now, we are holding this auction, hoping to successfully auction it like the Minsk." Uskimen Ke looked at the crowd sitting below and said confidently.

   This is the largest warship they can sell, and it must be sold more expensive than the Minsk!

   "The starting price of this auction is five million dollars."

   After Uskimenko finished speaking, the people below started discussing immediately.

   "What, five million? Is this too expensive?"

   "That's right, this ship is different from the Minsk. It just had a fire, and even Ah San is gone. Why is the internal structure seriously damaged? This broken ship can still be sold for five million?"

   "I heard that Dazhou Company also had an accident when it bought the Minsk, and it has been unable to refit for a long time. This Kiev must also be a pitfall."

  As soon as the auction started, it was plunged into a weird atmosphere.

   Li Jinshan looked around with a sullen face.

   Shoot?

   If the boiler inside is good, five million is not expensive, but if the boiler is broken, then they will buy it back at this price, and then disassemble it to sell scrap iron, which will definitely lose money.

  The Minsk suffered a big loss. On the Kiev, is it going to fall again?

  Thinking of this, Li Jinshan looked at the people of the Mingzhou Group not far away. Qin Tao sat there, seemingly thinking about something, and threw the bidding sign aside, without any intention of raising it.

"The Minsk was sold for 80 million. Our Kiev is even better than the Minsk. Come and bid!" Suchikov was anxious. He looked at the people on the scene and then at The trust he arranged.

  If you want to make the auction enthusiastic, you need a prop to raise the price. He has arranged it all. Now, why is the prop still not calling for the price?

   "U.S. Steel Corporation, I heard that you are very interested in this warship. Don't you bid yet?" Suchikov couldn't help calling the name directly.

Hearing his roll call, the people there hesitated for a moment, and then said: "I'm sorry, we can't bid, we suspect it's a trap, if we bid 10 million, you just drop the hammer, then we need 10 million will If you buy it, if you dismantle the scrap iron, you can sell it for three to four million yuan. However, we need to tow it back, occupy a dock for dismantling, and a lot of labor. Taking these costs into account, we can earn a maximum of one year. One and a half million, so if it's more than one and a half million, you'd be a fool to buy it."

   Poof!

  Everyone at the scene couldn't help laughing.

  Even Qin Tao couldn't help laughing. These big **** are so stupid and cute enough to find Americans as trustees. What happened? The Americans came up to tear down the stage!

  Have you ever seen such a bidding? The following group of people didn't increase the price at all, on the contrary, they kept lowering the price! In particular, it was originally agreed to be a trustee, but in the end he came to tear down the stage. Such a scene is embarrassing!

  Uskimenko's face was extremely ugly, and he could tell that Suchikov's arrangement was too unreliable!

"You, how can you say that? Didn't we agree..." Suchikov stopped here. He was stunned by anger just now, but now he has found out. Just stupid.

Although he shut up in time, he also knew that he was completely finished. As the person in charge of the project, he suddenly lost his job, and now the auction was messed up. Next, he, a loser, might be asked to leave the army Bar?

  Uskimenko's face was full of anger, but he also knew that he couldn't just get angry here, and it would become a joke if it spread out. He had to save it!

  Uskimenko tried to calm himself down, looked at the crowd at the scene, and then fixed his eyes on someone.

   "President Qin of the Mingzhou Group, you are here too, are you interested in photographing our warship?"

  Of course Uskimenko remembers that when he acted side by side with Qin Tao, that was also the happiest time for him. He is very grateful to Qin Tao. Now, he hopes that Qin Tao can give him another hand.

Hearing Uskimenko's words, Qin Tao stood up and bowed respectfully: "Dear Your Excellency Uskimenko, we are honored to participate in this bidding. Our group is currently in a tight financial situation. That's it, we are still willing to spend two million dollars to bid for this warship."

(Historically, the auction price was about four to five million yuan, but it was already a few years later. Considering factors such as inflation, depreciation of the US dollar, and rise in global steel prices, in 1992, selling scrap iron, Two million U.S. dollars is really quite high, and some readers also provided information, saying that scrap iron was 150 U.S. dollars per ton at that time. Huadong Zhixiong did not find relevant data for a long time, so let’s just use this price.)

After finishing speaking, Qin Tao looked in the direction of the Americans: "We know that at this price, if we drag it back and dismantle it, we will definitely lose money, but our brains are not flooded. If we can get the Kiev, then it will Transform it into an aircraft carrier theme park, it is no longer possible to sail on the sea, in this way, let it play its residual heat, it is better than the fate of being dismantled."

  Qin Tao is only willing to pay 2 million yuan, which is already higher than what the Americans said. Qin Tao also explained the purpose of buying it back: to transform the aircraft carrier park!

   Now, let me tell you that we are business-minded. We bought the Kiev back, and after the transformation, it can be more attractive.

   "So, if we succeed in the bidding, we also hope that you can give us Yak-38 and Ka-25 as gifts. After the aircraft carrier park is remodeled, we will display these aircraft on the flight deck." Qin Tao said seriously.

  Li Jinshan became inexplicably nervous.

  Qin Tao made a move. He wants to pay 2 million to buy the Kiev back. Should he bid 2.5 million with him?

   To them, 2.5 million is not too much, they can take a risk, but... What if Qin Tao increases the price? What if the boiler inside really broke?

   In his mind, what Qin Tao said just now sounded again: It is no longer possible to sail on the sea. What does this sentence mean? Are you implying that the boiler inside is broken?

   I suffered a big loss last time, so be careful this time!

  After Qin Tao finished speaking, the scene became quiet again. Everyone looked at the rostrum, and Uskimenko felt extremely emotional.

  Under the current circumstances, it is impossible to auction a high price. What Qin Tao said made him agree very much. What is the fate of the Kiev? Since it can no longer continue to be transformed into an aircraft carrier and appear on the ocean as a war machine, it should be a good home for the Kiev to transform it into an aircraft carrier theme park and continue to use its residual heat.

   It's better than dismantling it into scrap iron!

  Two million, a price they never thought of, but if they miss this auction, they will really have no chance in the future.

   "President Qin, do you really want to transform it into an aircraft carrier theme park?" Uskimenko asked.

   "In front of so many colleagues, am I going to lie?" Qin Tao said: "After that, what face do I have to participate in other auctions?"

Qin Tao is here, saying it openly, just to pave the way for the future. When the Varyag is purchased, it will be transformed into a sea casino. Only when the Kiev is successfully transformed, will others Believe me, after dragging it back, how to change it is up to you.

   "Since it can no longer sail on the sea, then we..."

   After hearing these words in Li Jinshan's ears, he completely gave up. Mr. Qin did not lie. It seems that this warship is really broken down and cannot continue to move!

   "The auction is over, everyone is welcome to join us!"

  Uskimenko did not make a decision on the spot, but announced the end of the auction. Anyway, the potential buyer is Qin Tao alone, and their personal relationship is not bad, so they can continue to discuss in private.

  Others left in a gloomy mood, only Qin Tao stayed behind. Looking at the empty meeting room, Uskimenko had mixed feelings in his heart. In a complicated mood, he walked towards Qin Tao.

   "Mr. Qin, without you, we really wouldn't be able to step down just now. Damn Americans, they have been playing tricks on us!"

   After finishing speaking, he gave Suchikov a reproachful look. You really know how to find someone to tear things down. If it wasn't for Mr. Qin, it wouldn't have ended just now!

  Suchkov didn't dare to take a breath, there was nothing he could do!

   "Boss Qin, can this price really not be higher?"

Qin Tao smiled wryly: "After we drag it back, we still need to modify it, and we need to invest about 500,000 to 1 million US dollars. When the aircraft carrier park opens, the ticket is 10 yuan, and it receives 500 tourists a day, that is 5,000 yuan, which is equivalent to Down, about one or two thousand dollars, this is still the peak season, and it will take us ten years to recover the cost."

   After a simple calculation, you can know that this kind of investment is already very uneconomical to recover the cost in ten years. If the budget is increased, then there is no need for them to buy.

  Uskimenko let out a long sigh: "Oh, we originally..."

   Originally, I was counting on the funds from the auction to get two Su-33s, now? Two million dollars, even the engine of the Taiwan Su-33 can't be bought back, it's enough to fill up the Kuznetsov!

"There was not much profit in selling this kind of decommissioned old ship. The Minsk was just a miracle. The Kimchi people regretted it when they bought it back. Therefore, it is expected that the Kiev can be sold at the same price as the Minsk. Impossible." Qin Tao said: "If you sell the Gorshkov, you can still sell it for a good price."

   There are four Kiev-class ships, of which the fourth ship, Baku, is the latest model that was only commissioned in 1988. Therefore, if this warship is sold, Ah San will definitely change his mind.

  However, how could the Northern Fleet be willing to sell it!

  The new warships that have been in service for four years, how can they sell their own precious lumps?

   Wait until something like a blown boiler occurs, and they can't fix it themselves, then they will sell the warship in tears, and Ah San will still be the one to take over, and it will take a few years.

  Qin Tao's suggestion is also not feasible.

"Boss Qin, the price of two million dollars is too cheap. Therefore, our fleet needs to hold a meeting to discuss it, and even report to Moscow to obtain Moscow's permission before we can sell this warship." Uskimenko Said.

  If it sells for 80 million, he can make a decision right away. If it is 2 million, there is a problem. It is too cheap. What if someone turns over the old score in the future? Hold a meeting to discuss, report to Moscow, and after a process, he will have no responsibility, and if it is sold at a low price, it will be sold at a low price.

Qin Tao nodded: "Well, I can wait. If this transaction can be completed, according to our practice, there will be a 20% service fee. Do you choose to open an account with Moscow International Commercial Bank or go to Switzerland Open an account?"

   Uskimenko's heart suddenly jumped, and he looked around. There was no one else around, and even Suchikov, for fear of reproach, was far away from him.

  Qin Tao's voice was so low that he was the only one who could hear him. He swallowed and said, "Swiss bank accounts are the best. Moscow will not have any problems with this transaction and will definitely approve it."

   Uskimenko thought for a while, and continued: "As for the aircraft used in the exhibition, they have already been retired anyway. I will give you two Yak-38s and two Ka-25s, with free gifts."

   At this time, Uskimenko is still immersed in excitement, two million, twenty percent, that is 400,000 US dollars!

"Well, Your Excellency Uskimenko, I hope we will have opportunities to cooperate in the future." Qin Tao said: "For example, renting a few nuclear submarines from your submarine force can increase your income. .”

  Leasing a nuclear submarine? Uskimenko thought about it.

This is not without precedent. In 1987, Ah San leased a K-43 nuclear submarine from the Soviet Union. For the third brother who did not have a nuclear submarine, the rented submarine can train the crew and show off its might on the ocean. Very good deal.

The first submarine was returned after three years of lease. Since then, Ah San has embarked on the road of no return by renting submarines for appearance. Back and forth, he has leased three types of submarines. For thirty years, he has always relied on rented nuclear submarines. Showing off that it is the only country other than the five rogues that has nuclear submarines.

   Now, the East also wants to lease nuclear submarines?

  Uskimenko said excitedly: "What submarine do you plan to rent?"

   "Type 949, Type 941, or Type 971." Qin Tao said three types in one breath, leaving Uskimenko speechless.

   Oscar class, Typhoon class, Acura class, these are definitely big killers! It is the main force in Lao Maozi's navy. How could they lease this kind of submarine to the East?

   "Moscow will not agree." Uskimenko said.

   "You can quietly lend it to us, so that the rent will belong to your Northern Fleet." Qin Tao said.

  Of course he didn't expect Moscow to agree. If it was reported to Moscow, it would be **** if it passed, and the whole world would cause an uproar.

  However, no one knows that nuclear submarines go underwater, and there are usually a batch of them docked in caves, so it is also possible to rent out one or two quietly.

I don’t know if Uskimenko has the guts. Anyway, it’s just a plan proposed by Qin Tao. As for the loan, it’s not for the navy to fill in the gaps, but for surveying and mapping imitation. Quickly reached a new height in nuclear submarines.

When Qin Tao left, it was already dark. When he returned to the hotel, he had just settled in when he heard a knock on the door. When he opened it, it was the familiar Pu Douxuan and Li Jinshan, who came to visit with a familiar translator. up.

   "President Qin, I'm sorry to bother you at such a late hour." Li Jinshan said, "Congratulations on your successful bid."

  Qin Tao smiled: "Mr. Li, the agreement has not been formally signed yet, maybe the old man still wants to sell it for 80 million, and then refuses to sell it to me."

  The 80 million at this time, to Li Jinshan's ears, is simply a kind of irony. They are also broken warships, one with 80 million and one with 2 million. The gap is too big.

   "Mr. Qin, if you can get this Kiev, can you test it and see if those boilers are in good condition, and if they are in good condition, can you resell them to us?"

Qin Tao glanced at Li Jinshan: "Well, of course there is no problem. If there are five intact boilers, then we will sell them to you for 2 million, and 5 sets for 2 million. However, I advise you not to hold too much Big fantasy. It’s better to quickly order a brand new boiler. Lao Maozi’s boiler factories, such as the Podolsk Boiler Factory and the Tagan Rog Boiler Factory, have already begun to see a large number of workers resign. If they have no orders, the workers They’re all gone, and money can’t buy them anymore.”

  Li Jinshan swallowed and spit: "Yes, we have visited these factories, and the prospects are not optimistic. Mr. Qin, can you help us to order one from there first."

   "One?" Qin Tao looked at Li Jinshan in surprise: "Is one enough?"

   "Let's try first to see if they can produce it."

   "Okay, then I will make a trip. You can transfer the full amount of two million to our account, and I can make a trip for you."

   "Boss Qin, can we go with you? Let my subordinate Pu Douxuan go with you."

Qin Tao glanced at Li Jinshan: "Of course not. If I want to order, I have to go through a lot of relationships and bribe a lot of related people. Follow me and get familiar with my connections. In the future, you will get rid of me and go directly to them to order the rest What about Sitai? I won't do this kind of thing of making wedding dresses for others."

  Qin Tao has already explained clearly, and Li Jinshan can only accept it.

   "Okay, then we have to sign an agreement. If the boiler cannot be produced, you have to refund the two million."

Qin Tao glanced at him again: "Hmph, I don't like this kind of small business. If there is such an additional condition, then you have to add one more. In the future, if you continue to order boilers, you have to go through our Mingzhou Group. "

"good."

For Dazhou Company, they are already in a difficult position, they can only find a way to order a new boiler, and they can only go through Qin Tao, because they have already asked the price. A million is still high, they have no way out, no network of connections, so they can only go to Qin Tao's side.

  Qin Tao easily got 2 million in his hands. In this way, the purchase funds for the Kiev account were in place, and Qin Tao didn't spend any money!

   Three days later.

  Qin Tao took the ship pick-up personnel from Mingzhou, and hired a group of former old Maozi crew members, and boarded the Kiev together.

The weapons that should be dismantled have all been dismantled, and the secret parts that have not been dismantled have also been destroyed by blasting. This warship looks a bit dilapidated. Seeing it, it is easy to think of the Red Empire. Once powerful, now lonely, the fate of the ship is the fate of the country!

   "Fire!"

  The pick-up staff started to operate in an orderly manner.

   "The No. 1 boiler has successfully ignited!"

   "The No. 2 boiler has successfully ignited!"

   Of the eight boilers, six are on fire!

  If Li Jinshan knew, he would beat his chest and stamp his feet, regretting his mistakes, why hesitate? Take a picture!

  Of course, if he made the move, then there is a high probability that the Kiev will fail the auction, and Moscow will not sell it cheaply. Without Uskimenko's activities, it is impossible for the big bosses in Moscow to agree.

  Buying this Kiev is equivalent to not spending any money, just a bribe of 400,000, which is trivial.

  After all, when you go back, take the boiler apart and paint it, one can sell for two million, and five can sell for ten million!

   Proper money-making business.

  Qin Tao was very satisfied with the leak detection this time. After seven or eight hours of boiler burning, the huge hull finally began to wobble away from the pier, and then embarked on the return journey.

   This journey was absolutely not peaceful. After leaving Murmansk and leaving the Barents Sea where the Northern Fleet was active, a Perry-class frigate came up and began to accompany the escort.

  Occasionally, a helicopter would fly by, and the camera would protrude from the side cabin of the helicopter.

  The departure of this heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser is even more sensational than when it was in service, so that the major media around the world are constantly paying attention to it.

  East, Capital, Yellow House.

   "Old Wu, your son-in-law has accomplished another major event, with two million dollars, he brought the Kiev back. Shall we go through a formality and take over this warship and transform it into an aircraft carrier?"

Hearing this suggestion, Wu Shengli shook his head: "Looking at your potential, the Kiev is not usable at all. If it can be refitted, why would Ah San give up? Taozi has already said that he will drag the Varyag back later. ...Forget it, I won’t tell you guys, it’s useless to talk about it.”

   "Varyag? Aren't Da Mao and Er Mao still discussing that warship?"

   "The discussion didn't work out, and we still have to sell scrap iron in the future."

   "The French are really, just give us the Clemenceau for free. We don't dislike poison, but we still want money!"

   "By the way, Zhang Zhong of our navy has already gone to the TV station as a special guest. I don't know how his ability to fool people compares with the old Wu's son-in-law."

   "You will know if you look at it?"

  On the TV, Zhang Zhong, the special guest, was talking there.

"Theoretically speaking, it is still possible to transform the Kiev-class heavy-duty aircraft-carrying cruiser into an aircraft carrier. The key is the cost. If the modification costs too much money, or there are problems with the original structure, then the loss outweighs the gain. Better to build new."

   "So, after the Kiev returns to China, will similar modifications be carried out?"

"Of course that's impossible. We know that the Mingzhou Group that bought the Kiev is a local enterprise and has nothing to do with our navy. They bought it back to renovate the aircraft carrier park. Moreover, until now, we are still close For the strategy of water defense, our country does not need an offensive weapon like an aircraft carrier."

  (end of this chapter)